Career Clusters

The framework of Career Clusters, Career Pathways, and Programs of Study organizes educational preparation and occupational choices into a unified concept. By combining rigorous academics with career and technical education, students have a clear path to their future.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Plant Systems	Floriculture/Floristry Operations	HOR 227 Floral Horticulture
Plant Systems	Greenhouse Operations & Management	HOR 241 Greenhouse/Garden Center
Plants Systems	Greenhouse Operations & Management	HOR 420 Cannabis & Hemp Cultivation
Plant Systems	Landscape Operations & Management	HOR 238 Landscape Design/Construction
Plant Systems	Landscape Operations & Management	HOR 290 Foundations in Horticulture
Plants Systems	Landscape Operations & Management	HOR 430 Turf & Grounds Management
Plant Systems	Nursery Operations & Management	HOR 241 Greenhouse/Garden Center
Plant Systems	Ornamental Horticulture, Operations & Management	HOR 401 Horticulture
Power Structural & Technical Systems	Agricultural Power Machinery Operation	DPT 429 Diesel Power/Equipment Repair
Power Structural & Technical Systems	Agricultural Mechanization, General	AGR 342 Agribusiness
Power Structural & Technical Systems	Agricultural Mechanization, General	AGR 425 Foundations of Agribusiness
Power Structural & Technical Systems	Agricultural Mechanization, General	AGR 447 Precision Agriculture

Architecture & Construction

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Construction	Building & Property Maintenance	MT 283 Automated Industrial Tech
Design/Pre-Construction	CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Tech	TM 370 Technology & Manufacturing

Business Management & Administration

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Administrative Support	Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General	OS 406 Administrative Professionals
Administrative Support	Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	OS 445 Application Specialist
Administrative Support	General Office/Clerical & Typing Services	OS 213 Administrative Assistant
General Management	Business Administration & Management, General	MM 218 Marketing And Management
Management	Office Management and Supervision	MM 409 Supervision Basics
Management	Office Management and Supervision	MM 411 Organizational Leadership

Health Science

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Diagnostics Services	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician	EMS 456 EMS Paramedic
Diagnostics Services	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician	EMS 457 Paramedic Certificate
Diagnostics Services	Radiologic Technology	RA 222 Radiologic Technology
Diagnostics Services	Medical Assistant	MA 408 Medical Assistant
Health Information Technology	Medical Insurance Coding Specialist	HIT 274 Medical Billing and Coding
Therapeutic Services	Emergency Care Attendant	EMS 458 Emergency Medical Technician
Therapeutic Services	Nursing	NUR 310 Basic Nurse Assisting
Therapeutic Services	Nursing	NUR 366 Registered Nursing
Therapeutic Services	Therapeutic Massage	TPM 444 Therapeutic Massage

Human Services

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Early Childhood Development & Services	Early Childhood Teacher	ECE 259 Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Development & Services	Early Childhood Teacher	ECE 475 Gateways ECE Level 2
Early Childhood Development & Services	Early Childhood Teacher	ECE 477 Gateways ECE Level 3
Personal Care Services	Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	EST 450 Esthetics

Information Technology

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Information Support & Services	Information Technology	CIS 411 Google IT Support
Information Support & Services	Information Technology	CIS 437 Computer Information Systems
Information Support & Services	Network & System Administrator	CIS 412 Networking Fundamentals
Information Support & Services	Network & System Administrator	CIS 467 Network Administration
Information Support & Services	Network & System Administrator	CIS 460 Networking & Systems Administration
Information Support & Services	Network & System Administrator	CIS 484 Cybersecurity Specialist
Programming & Software Development	Computer Programming	CIS 451 Computer Programming
Web & Digital Communications	Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster	CIS 454 Web Development

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Law Enforcement Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	CRJ 214 Criminal Investigations
Law Enforcement Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	CRJ 228 Criminal Justice General
Law Enforcement Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	CRJ 223 Criminal Justice Management
Law Enforcement Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	CRJ 217 Law For Policing
Law Enforcement Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	CRJ 224 Social Aspects of CRJ
Law Enforcement Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	CRJ 208 Traffic Investigations
Law Enforcement Services	Forensic Technology/Technician	CRJ 218 Crime Scene Processing
Law Enforcement Services	Forensic Technology/Technician	CRJ 350 Criminal Justice-Forensic Tech

Manufacturing

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Production	Welding Technology/Welder	WT 252 Basic Welding Technology
Production	Welding Technology/Welder	WT 449 Advanced Welding Technology

Marketing

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Professional Sales	Retailing & Retail Operations	MM 293 Retailing

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Pathway	Program of Study	Kishwaukee College Program
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance	Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician	AMT 417 Advanced Automotive Technology
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance	Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician	AMT 230 Automotive Technology
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance	Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician	AMT 416 Basic Automotive Technology
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance	Diesel Engine Mechanic & Repair	DPT 426 Diesel Power Technology